Bible Study: Gospel of John

Saturdays, October 9, 2021 to November 20, 2021*
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Sr. Maryann Cantlon

In this 6-week course, we will explore the symbolism and spirituality of the Fourth Gospel as well as the Christology that underlies it. We will see how this Gospel can be a source of strength and nourishment in our own lives of faith. The community to which this text was first addressed will become our friends, as will the characters John uses to bring about the gradual revelation of the identity of Jesus. The depth of this Gospel writer’s theology is stunning yet, at the same time, extremely simple. It is a text “ever ancient, ever new.”

* Class dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 13, 20 (No class on November 6)

** For those interested in participating virtually, this course will simultaneously be offered online via the Zoom platform. Information on how to access the course will be provided to participants before the first class.

Offering: $150

Presenter Profile

Sr. Maryann Cantlon

Sr. Maryann Cantlon is a Sister of St. Joseph of Chambery and retreat team member at Holy Family. She was Associate Director of Restorative Justice for the diocese of San Jose, CA, for nine years. She previously taught high school music and served for many years as a teacher and chaplain in state and federal prison systems. She also helped begin an educational mission among the indigenous Maya Indians in Quintana Roo, Mexico. She holds a Master’s degree in music from University of Hartford’s Hartt College of Music and a Master’s degree in theological studies from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.

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